Do you embroider beautifully, draw talentedly, paint fabrics or sew soft toys? Then you may well think about opening a creative workshop, where you can not only create, but also teach your art to everyone. And with a successful combination of circumstances, and earn - and quite good money. How to organize this workshop correctly?
Instructions
Step 1
Decide what your workshop will do. You can work independently, but it is better to involve partners. The more diverse the range of services provided by you, the more customers you will be able to attract.
Step 2
Study the market. There may be many studios in your city that teach drawing or sculpting, but so far there is no one teaching how to make dolls or sew in patchwork style. Rely on original, promising crafts. It doesn't make sense to clone studios - think about what kind of creativity could be your unique proposition.
Step 3
Consider fashion trends as well. For example, today complex options for needlework are popular - the manufacture of glass beads, art forging, the manufacture of toys in mixed media. But the market for soap making or felting in most regions is already oversaturated.
Step 4
Decide on finances. You will need a suitable space, the necessary equipment and supplies. At first, it is quite possible to save money on personnel and room decor. If you do not have free funds, think about where you can find them.
Step 5
One of the suitable options is a targeted subsidy for starting your own business, which can be obtained by registering with the district Employment Center. To do this, you must obtain unemployed status, undergo training and write a business plan. If successful, you will receive enough money to set up a workshop. However, keep in mind that the plan must be commercially justified, because you plan not only to create, but also to make money.
Step 6
Decide whether you will work with children or adults. Family activities, such as making holiday gifts or cooking classes, may be more promising.
Step 7
Decide on related services. At the creative workshop, you can open a store that sells supplies for needlework. A good option is a gallery where various products will be put up for sale. They can be taken for implementation from other masters.
Step 8
Think about advertising. It makes no sense to pay for expensive videos and billboards. But an article in a local newspaper or glossy magazine of a suitable topic can be very useful. Register on city forums and social networks, offer cooperation to schools or shops of goods for creativity. The more original your proposal is, the more chances of success it has.
